Porsche 911 Carrera S
The quintessential sports car. Combining a rear-engine layout with decades of engineering perfection, the 911 Carrera S delivers 443 hp and a soul-stirring flat-six symphony.
0-60 MPH
3.7s
Top Speed
191 mph
Engine
Flat-Six
Fun Fact
Ferdinand Porsche designed the first Volkswagen Beetle before establishing his iconic brand.
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Understanding the systems that power our journey, from internal combustion to the electric future.
Internal Combustion (ICE)
A heat engine where fuel combustion occurs in a confined space. Controlled explosions create high-pressure gases that push pistons to generate mechanical work.
Intake & Compression
Power Stroke (Combustion)
Exhaust Clearance
Electric Vehicle Charging
The process of replenishing large-scale battery packs using external electricity sources, varying by voltage and speed.
Level 1 (120V AC)
Standard wall outlet
Level 2 (240V AC)
Public/Home Station
Level 3 (DC Fast)
Charging Hubs
Did You Know?
World Record
The longest traffic jam in history stretched over 100 miles in Beijing (2010), lasting 12 days.
August 2010, China National Highway 110
30,000
The average car consists of approximately 30,000 distinct parts.
Electric Origins
In the early 20th century, electric cars were actually more popular than gasoline cars due to their quiet operation and ease of use.
First Accident
The first recorded automobile accident occurred in 1891 in Ohio City, Ohio, when an early single-cylinder vehicle hit a tree root and spun out of control.
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1. Which company produced the world's first mass-produced hybrid, the Prius?
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